A dozen life-saving Bushmasters are going into production in Bendigo for export to the Netherlands, after the country’s Ministry of Defence ordered new vehicles from Thales in Australia. The vehicles will complement the 86 Bushmasters previously purchase by the Dutch customer between 2006 and 2009, and will be delivered by the middle of 2016.

Cubic Selected for the Australian Army’s Exercise and Advanced Services Standing Offer (EATSSO)

Cubic Global Defense (CGD) announced on June 23 the selection of Cubic Defence Australia as the prime contractor for the Australian Army’s Exercise and Advanced Services Standing Offer (EATSSO). Under the new award, Cubic will support the Australian Army with exercise planning, management and evaluation; the delivery of simulated environmental effects, including both live and constructive support; and the provision of medical training.

Djiboutian Army Unveiled for the First Time WMA301 105mm Wheeled Tank Destroyer During Parade

During a military parade held on June 27 to celebrate the 38th anniversary of its independence, the Djiboutian Armed forces unveiled for the first time a chinese-made Norinco WMA301 105mm wheeled tank destroying vehicle.

China has delivered 557 military vehicles that include VN-4 4X4 wheeled armored vehicles, engineer armoured vehicles and water cannon vehicles to Venezuela.The vehicles were delivered at a ceremony in Palo Negro in the state of Aragua on June 26, according to Military Parade, a Russian website.

Saab Receives €29 Million Order for RBS 70 Missiles for an Undisclosed Customer

Defence and security company Saab has received an €29 million ($33 million) order for the delivery of RBS 70 missiles and additional equipment and training. Deliveries will occur between 2015 and 2016. The RBS 70 is a man-portable air-defense missile system (MANPADS) designed for air defense warfare in all climate zones and with little to no support from other forces.

Orbital ATK announced on June 29 that the U.S. Army's Precision Guidance Kit (PGK) for 155mm artillery achieved another major program milestone, having successfully completed its first production Lot Acceptance Test, demonstrating a median accuracy of less than 10 meters and passing all safety and reliability requirements.

Australia to negotiate with SAAB for acquisition of Artillery and Mortar System warning radar

The Australian Government has given a combined First and Second Pass approval for project LAND 19 Phase 7A – Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar System (C-RAM) Sense and Warn capability. Force protection of personnel is of the highest priority, particularly given the increasingly complex operating environments.

Headquarters of United Forces in Lebanon conducted a security evaluation of Chinese contingent

Considering the current instability in Lebanon and the tense situation in the Lebanon-Israel border region, the headquarters of the United Nations Interim Force In Lebanon (UNIFIL) conducted a security evaluation for the 14th Chinese peacekeeping multifunctional engineering contingent to Lebanon on June 26, 2015, so as to ascertain the peacekeepers' ability of security protection and self-defense.

President of Russia plans to spend $400 billion through 2020 to modernize Russian armed forces

Putin's plan aims to spend 22 trillion rubles (over $400 billion) through 2020 to give the Russian armed forces dozens of navy ships, hundreds of new planes and missiles and thousands of tanks and other weapons. Russia needs a mighty military to fend off threats near its borders, President Vladimir Putin said Thursday, in a stance that reflects soaring tensions with the West over the crisis in Ukraine.

Brazil to Buy Russian Pantsir (SA-22 Greyhound) Air Defense Systems in First Half of 2016

Brazil is apt to purchase Russian Pantsir air defense systems as early as in the first half of 2016, Brazilian Ambassador to Russia Jose Vallim Guerreiro said. “A general decision on the purchase has been made… As far as I know, the deal is expected in the first half of 2016,” Guerreiro told RIA Novosti.

First Korean Chassis for Polish Krab 155 mm self-propelled howitzer sent to Poland

According to South Korean newspaper Chosun, Korean Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) and Samsung Techwin announced, on June 25, that first K-9 chassis for Polish Krab 155 mm self-propelled howitzer has been shipped to Poland. The chassis should arrive In Poland on July and the integration by Huta Stalowa Wola, the Polish public defense company, of the already manufactured turret should immediately begin.

Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar (C-RAM) System for the Australian Defence Force

The Australian Government has given a combined First and Second Pass approval for project LAND 19 Phase 7A – Counter Rocket, Artillery and Mortar System (C-RAM) Sense and Warn capability. Force protection of personnel is of the highest priority, particularly given the increasingly complex operating environments. C-RAM Sense and Warn provides early detection and warning of incoming indirect fire threats. It gives personnel additional time to evade danger, minimising potential casualties.

Armed forces of Germany want to order a total of 8 to 10 units of MEADS air defense missile system

The German armed forces want to order a total of 8 and 10 units of the MEADS air defense missile systems for the time being, the managing director of manufacturer MBDA Deutschland GmbH said on Thursday, June 25, 2015.

Russian troops of Eastern Military District will receive Leer-3 UAVs designed for electronic warfare

Troops of Russia's Eastern Military District will receive the latest unmanned aerial vehicles Leer-3 designed for electronic warfare by the end of this year, the district's spokesman Alexander Gordeev said on Friday, June 26, 2015. At the present time the servicemen of the EW (Electronic Warfare) units learn to use the new equipment in the Interservice centre of UAV of the Russian Ministry of Defence.

Army of India Request For Information for new combat vehicle to replace Soviet-made T-72 MBT

The Indian Army has issued a Request for Information (RFI) inviting responses from companies by July 31 to design the vehicle which will form the “base platform for the Main Battle Tank which is planned to replace the existing T-72 tanks in the Armoured Corps”.

Mitsubishi from Japan to develop new amphibious assault vehicle faster the US-made AAV7

In January, a top U.S. Marine general visited Mitsubishi Heavy Industries in Japan to look at a prototype of an amphibious assault vehicle that could one day be a key pillar in Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s push to sell weapons abroad

Russian S-300 air defence system manufacturer Almaz-Antey and Iran’s Center for Innovation and Technology Cooperation have signed a cooperation agreement, Almaz-Antey said in a statement on Thursday, June 26. "The sides agreed on interaction in promoting Russian innovative products of civilian designation on the Iranian market and organizing joint production of these products at Russian and Iranian industrial enterprises," the press office said.

Defence and security company Saab has received an order from the Finnish Defence Forces for the NLAW anti-tank weapon. The contract value is approximately €32 million (approximately $36 million). In 2007 Finland ordered the NLAW, becoming the second export customer for the short range anti-tank weapon. Finland has now ordered an additional number of NLAWs.

Magic Wand (David's Sling) Missile Defense System to begin to be absorb by Israeli Defense Force

A significant advancement in the absorption process of the "Magic Wand" (also sometimes called "David's Sling") Missile Defense System was marked, as the Israeli Air Force established a first founding team, following a serious of successful experiments.

U.S. Marine Corps troops with tanks will be sent in Bulgaria to response on situation with Ukraine

A U.S. Marine Corps unit equipped with tanks, light armored vehicles and artillery will be sent to Bulgaria this fall as part of American plans to help reassure NATO allies worried by Russia's involvement in Ukraine, a top commander said Thursday, June 25, 2015.

The German defense industry's exports were down significantly in 2014, compared to year before. The drop is partly due to a government pledge to keep a closer eye on the sector and what it exports where.Economy Minister Sigmar Gabriel vowed last year to take a more critical approach to defense exports to non-EU and non-NATO countries.

Rheinmetall and Krauss-Maffei Wegmann (KMW) formally handed over the Puma infantry fighting vehicle to the German Bundeswehr Wednesday, June 24, 2015, the most advanced system of its kind anywhere. One of the world’s most ambitious projects in the field of army technology thus enters the utilization phase.